Biofuel Greed

· 97 million children in the Asia-Pacific region remain underweight

· 4 million children die before reaching the age of five.

With the recent increase in oil prices, corn, soya beans, sugar cane and other crops are seen as sources of clean and cheap biofuels.

However, I think it is indeed unfortunate that many developed countries to be turning food into biofuels at the cost of feeding the world’s poor which is already hit by high oil and food prices.

Developing economies will be shouldering an “enormous burden” from the relentless rise in prices of food and commodities. And the situation is worsened by the diversion of food to produce biofuels in some countries.

It is a sign of lopsided priorities in some countries that resort to measures that will produce fuel at a cheaper cost in order to meet the transport requirements even while a large proportion of the world’s population is deprived of food at reasonable prices or as in the case of some countries, deprived of food altogether.

This has resulted in maize, rice and wheat prices doubling over the last few months and places a strain on the finances of developing countries like India, which subsidies food and fuel. The rise in oil prices is another example of greed overtaking the common good of the world. This is outrageous and must be condemned.

Loyalty Miles from Beer Club

I am frequently amused and frustrated by the lack of service I am treated in the numerous beer pubs and bars. I wonder whether the landlords of these bars aren’t missing a trick. With a limited number of lounge venues to choose from, each establishment should be doing its very utmost to win my attention.

And so I propose a new model. They should reach out and reward us for our patronage. I can see a time where being a member at these beer pubs, I can select my first round of drinks over the net at 4:55 and be assured that I will get priority check-in on arrival. I can use the dedicated lounge and enjoy complimentary peanuts and olives. Regular e-mail contact will also let me know how many beer miles I have earned in the week and what I can exchange them for - perhaps a nice bottle of wine or maybe a holiday for two in Tuscany, provided I’ve been drinking like a fish in that particular bar.

To take the idea further, if I’m in another part of country, my membership card can be used at a number of partner pubs and still earn miles. The types of drinks I choose to buy will give me “cabin bonuses”, I can select and reserve window (or aisle) seats, and from time to time I will be offered free upgrades to the Gold lounge with it’s TV, free bar snacks, and comfy chairs. I now feel happy to spend my money at my favourite bar and I feel like I’ve been recognised. I’ll never fly with another pub again.

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